Sunrise Film Festival 2026
Next: Thursday, 20 August 2026
Runs until Sunday, 23 August 2026 (See all dates)
- Time
- 10:00 - 23:00
- Venue
- Marina Theatre, Lowestoft, NR32 1HH
- Price
- Prices Vary, Festival Passes & Individual Tickets
The UK’s favourite seaside film festival, taking place from 20 to 23 August 2026, showcases visual arts of all kinds and offers something for everyone.
Sunrise Film Festival returns this August for its 5th celebratory edition.
The UK’s favourite British Independent Film Awards-qualifying seaside film festival, celebrating underrepresented stories and filmmakers in Suffolk, takes place from 20 to 23 August 2026 at the Marina Theatre in Lowestoft, Suffolk.
Experience some of the best short films from our region, across the UK, and internationally, along with special screenings, VR experiences, and workshops celebrating the power of storytelling and visual arts on screen.
There’s something for everyone, from drama, comedy, documentary, animation, experimental films, and genre-bending narratives to premieres, special screenings, workshops, and family screenings, plus the return of our much-loved Outdoor Cinema powered by Silent Disco Headphones.
Whether you’re a big film lover, an aspiring filmmaker, or just love something different, Sunrise Film Festival offers four days of unforgettable film and interactive visual arts activities, with something for all your friends and family.
To find out more, visit the Sunrise Film Festival website - https://sunrisefilmfestival.co.uk/.
More Information (East Suffolk One is not responsible for external websites)
Sunrise Film Festival returns this August for its 5th celebratory edition.
The UK’s favourite British Independent Film Awards-qualifying seaside film festival, celebrating underrepresented stories and filmmakers in Suffolk, takes place from 20 to 23 August 2026 at the Marina Theatre in Lowestoft, Suffolk.
Experience some of the best short films from our region, across the UK, and internationally, along with special screenings, VR experiences, and workshops celebrating the power of storytelling and visual arts on screen.
There’s something for everyone, from drama, comedy, documentary, animation, experimental films, and genre-bending narratives to premieres, special screenings, workshops, and family screenings, plus the return of our much-loved Outdoor Cinema powered by Silent Disco Headphones.
Whether you’re a big film lover, an aspiring filmmaker, or just love something different, Sunrise Film Festival offers four days of unforgettable film and interactive visual arts activities, with something for all your friends and family.
To find out more, visit the Sunrise Film Festival website - https://sunrisefilmfestival.co.uk/.
Venue
Marina Theatre
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Lowestoft
NR32 1HH
Dates
The event runs from 10:00 to 23:00 on the following dates.
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